A Space to Write

A Space to Write

The freedom to create

but not for free.

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Joanne Simmonds
May 23, 2025
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The WGGB has asked writers to speak to them about being asked to work for free.

As I have never received money for my work, there is no bargaining tool to ask for the same again. You could ask me to work for free, because my current advance is zero. Is it harder to work for free when you have been adequately paid? Does it …

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